Respected local sculptor, Herron instructor passes away

9:07 PM,
Jan. 8, 2014

Gary Freeman

Written by

Michael Anthony Adams

Gary Freeman died Monday, but his metal sculptures will stand for years in front of the Indianapolis Art Center and WFYI headquarters.

In 1968, Freeman became chairman of the sculpture department at the Herron School of Art.

Valerie Eickmeier, dean of the Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, said dozens of students have reached out to share their personal stories about him as a mentor, friend and teacher. ...